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Courtesy of the National Diabetes Education Program
These fresh tasting tacos are great for a light meal!
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium onion, cut into thin strips
2 large green peppers, cut into thin strips
2 large red peppers, cut into thin strips
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 ripe avocado, peeled and seeded, cut into 12 slices
1½ cups fresh tomato salsa (see ingredients below)
12 flour tortillas
Vegetable cooking spray
For fresh tomato salsa:
1 cup tomatoes, diced
⅓ cup onions, diced
½ clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. cilantro
⅓ tsp. jalapeño peppers, chopped
½ tsp. lime juice
Pinch of cumin
DIRECTIONS:
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Mix together all salsa ingredients and refrigerate in advance.
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Coat skillet with vegetable spray.
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Lightly sauté onion and green and red peppers.
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Warm tortillas in oven and fill with peppers, onions, avocado, and salsa. Fold tortillas and serve. Top with cilantro.
Serves 12 (serving size: 1 taco)
Nutritional information: 270 calories; 8g fat; 2g saturated fat; 0mg cholesterol; 460mg sodium; 5g fiber; 43g carbohydrates; 7g protein
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